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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,323.74, 499,988.85 and 84,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,323.74, 499,988.85 and 84,005.74 is: 126,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,323.74 : 499,988.85 = 84,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,323.74/499,988.85 = 84,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,323.74x = 499,988.85 × 84,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,323.74x = 42,001,933,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,933,336.00/333,323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,009.43

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